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Prevention & detection of crime and to maintain law & order in the society is the primary duty of police.

We, the members of Dumka Police are committed to provide excellence in law enforcement and are dedicated to the people , traditions and the diversity of our society.

We strive to protect life & property, prevent crime and create Dumka a better place to live, work & visit.

Our mission is to provide service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity and law enforcement with vision.

As the superintendent of police and as the caption of the Dumka Police team, I extend my best wishes to one and all.

Our first priority is the protection of human life and property. Prevention of crime is our prime duty but when a crime is committed, to vigorously peruse the criminals becomes our prime duty.

Treating one and all with respect and dignity and maintaining the highest levels of integrity and professionalism in our actions is our motto.

We will serve with compassionate, sensitive, courteous and professional manner regardless of sex, religion, caste or creed. We are committed to managing our resources in a careful, efficient and effective manner.

To reduce the gap between police and public is the ultimate aim of our team.

To provide a sense of safety and security among the people is what we strive for.

We, as a team, thank the people of Dumka for all the support and co- operation in all our endeavours and aspire for such support and co- operation in the days to come.

We will work tirelessly and collectively for a safer community together.

District of Santhal Pargana was created under India Act (XXXVII) 1955 with its Head Quarter at Dumka. Santhal Pargana district was carved out of the then Bhagalpur, Birbhum and Mursidabad district under British Raj. As the history goes. Santal Pargana district is the direct result of Santal rebellion under the leadership of SIDO and KANHU. Santal Pargana district comprised of Dumka, Deoghar, Sahibganj, Godda, Pakur and Jamtara sub-division. In 1983 Deoghar, Sahibganj and Godda subdivision was given district status.
Dumka district is situated at 86o.16 north latitude and 27o.15' longitude and 427' height form sea level. It spreads in 3716.02 Sq. KM. At present it comprises ten block namely Dumka, Gopikandar, Jama, Jarmundi, Kathikund, Masalia, Ramgarh, Rineshwar, Sikaripara and Saraiyahat and fifteen PS/OP namely Dumka, Muffasil, Gopikandar, Jama, Jarmundi, Taljhari, Kathikund, Masalia, Ramgarh, Raneshwar, Sikaripara, Saraiyahat, Tonga, Hansdiha and Masanjore.

Dumka district is surrounded by hill and full of forest and hillock. Hill range from Dumka to Ramgarh popularly Known as Ramgarh ki Pahari and Lugua Pahar and big river namely Mayurachi and Ajay and many small rivulet and river emanating from these hills are the beauty of the district.

Dumka is a tribal dominated district as a result of which tribal culture and system is predominant in the way of living of other communities living in the district. Naxalism has not taken its root because of Santhal culture and their system and their own village administrative set up.
In 2000 Dumka was given the Status of Sub-capital of state of Jharkhand.

Ancient History:-
1. As per historical excavation KHEMER and MUNDA happen to be the original inhabitant.
2. As the history goes Mal Paharia and Souria Paharia is the oldest inhabitant. It has found its mention in Megasthanis and Greek writing.

Medieval History:-
Fort of Teliya Garhi is the testimony of importance of this region. After the defeat of Sher Shah Suri in 1539 Afghans came to this hilly and forest area. Dist. remained for long period under Mughals domination.

British Period:
1742-1751: Rajmahal hill range was invaded by the Raghoji Bhosle and Balaji Rao.
1745: Raghoji Bhosle entered Rajmahal through jungles of Dumka distt.
1769: Dumka was Ghatwali police post of then Birbhum District.
1775: This region was transferred to Bhagalpur commissionry .
1855: S.P. district was curved out of the Bhagarlpur, Birbhum and Mursidabad district.
1872: Dumka was made the district headquarter of Santal Pargana.
1902: Municipality in Dumka was established.
1920: Engine propelled vehicle came to Dumka.
1983: Dumka was made commissionery headquarter.
2000: Dumka became the Second-capital of Jharkhand.

Security Scenario

At present two naxal armed gang (15-18) are active in Dumka district. One gang is active in northern part of Rampurhat pakki road under the leadership of Pravil Da @ Hirendra Murmu, village Borwa, P.S. Pirtand, District Giridih. In this gang Karamchand, Pankaj Da, Renu, Suresh, Pakku, Dipika Murmu, Shavitri etc. and the active members. Shikaripars P.S, Raneshwar P.S, Masanjor O.P, Tongra P.S & Masaliya P.S is situated in the northern parts. Other gang is active under the leadership of Ramlal Rai, s/o Badri Ray, village Sauapani, P.S. Kathikund, District Dumka in Southern part . Consisted of Kathikund P.S., Ramgarh P.S. and Gopikander P.S area. In this gang Gobardhan Ray, Mahavir Rai, Philman kisku, Panchanand Ray, Ashish Pal etc. are the active members.
On 10.09.2010 one encounter was held between police and naxal, 22 activists were arrested and send to jail. To arrest other activists LRP/SRP and Operation is continuously being conducted.

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